PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a novel skin-lightening agent, and a topical skin preparation for skin-lightening or a cosmetic for skin-lightening.SOLUTION: A skin-lightening agent includes Echinacea extract as an effective ingredient. A topical skin preparation for skin-lightening or a cosmetic for skin-lightening contains Echinacea extract.COPYRIGHT: (C)2013,JPO&INPIT【課題】新規な美白剤並びに美白用皮膚外用剤又は美白用化粧料を提供すること。【解決手段】エキナセア抽出物を有効成分とする美白剤、並びにエキナセア抽出物を含有する美白用皮膚外用剤又は美白用化粧料である。【選択図】なし